On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Salinas River State Beach and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve. Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
Marina Dunes Preserve - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles
Marina State Beach - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles
Monterey Bay - 32 min drive - 22.5 miles
Getting around
Salinas Station - 20 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery - 8 min drive
Jack in the Box - 15 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
I'm Thai Cuisine - 15 min drive
Patio Drive-In - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW
Sunsets every night and beach fun every day. Welcome to The Sandpiper! The ocean view and the scenic dunes are waiting for you. Your family will love spending time at the beach and they'll never forget the constant stream of whales, dolphins and birds that pass by this central Monterey Bay beach house. The Sandpiper has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The living room, dining room, kitchen, and the master bedroom enjoy a breathtaking view of the dunes and ocean.
There is plenty of fun to be had at the clubhouse as well. There tennis courts, pickle ball courts, a bocce ball court, a shuffleboard court, and a driving range net. Basketball and volleyball are available as well. There is a community pool and a community hot tub and the locker rooms have showers.
If you have an electric vehicle there is a charging station at the clubhouse.
We hope you enjoy The Sandpiper! -- 1-story home. NOTE: Fireplace is not available for customer use.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 1,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW Castroville
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Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
How close is Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW to the airport?
This vacation home is 13.3 mi (21-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW to downtown Castroville?
This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Castroville.
Welcome to The Sandpiper! / 166 MDW Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Debbie F.
Nov 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location & Stay
The views were amazing and the house was comfortable and clean. It’s a nice, quiet location for a family getaway at the beach.
Debbie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Deborah L.
Aug 29, 2024
Close to the Beach but...
It was a nice place to get away from the craziness of the urban jungle BUT there were a few items that need to be included. The Router to the place didn't work for 4 days which was frustrating as I had work that still needed to be checked in on. Tried to get in touch with the text # provided for after hours (this happened on a Friday) and no answer till I called again on Monday! House was a bit drafty and the screen door was hard to open (it was the door to the dunes area). The deck has nail heads that were sticking up and should have been flat to prevent cathcing There was also spiderwebs/ insects noted to be in the back rooms and around the entrance. The main living room was nice- able to see the dunes and engage in conversation with others (could update the furniture a bit). Great dinning room table for gathering. Kitchen was nice and had all the items to make meals in. Overall was clean and had enough items to bathe/toilet paper etc. It is a bit off the main roads and takes about 15-20 minutes to get items for the week. Big plus was that the gate is secured and required a key card. Pool was nice for the week as well!
Deborah L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
2/10 Terrible
Herman K.
Aug 6, 2023
The dunes need some work done on it.
It was not the best house we have stayed in. The hot tub was broken the whole time we were there.
Herman K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Fritz K.
Jul 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time here!
If a few cob webs way up high, out of reach and a little sand in corners here and there will cause you to leave a less than best review, maybe look elsewhere. It did not bother us however. This place was very clean, had great amenities, and was as advertised. My only suggestion to the property manager would be to work on equipping the space with comfortable seating for 6 (as this is the occupancy) both indoors and out.
Fritz K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd H.
Apr 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Kitchen needs work. Microwave over range was broken. Oven controls not working so had no idea the temp. Non stick pans are worn out. Knives are worn out with broken handles.
A simple refreshing would be worth the cost.
The place overall was a bit dusty with cob webs.
Todd H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolina O., San Francisco
Feb 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
great birthday weekend
We came here for the weekend to get away from the city and celebrate my bday with my kids, beautiful sunsets and walks by the beach, thank you