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Ocean Front Villa

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beachfront Castroville vacation home

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TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Outdoor pool
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Moss Landing, CA
  • Place, Salinas River State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Castroville

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. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Salinas River State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 29 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 34 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 20 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪birrieria Coalcoman - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 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.

Ocean Front Villa

Ocean front home with spectacular unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. Located in the Monterey Dunes Colony in Moss Landing, CA. A gated and private coastal retreat centrally located between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Fully appointed single level home steps from the beach. Decks to enjoy the ocean views and a fireplace to cozy up to on cool evenings. The Monterey Dunes Colony offers a large swimming pool (not heated), a hot tub, tennis courts, bocce ball, putting green, and volleyball court. Experience beautiful sunsets and opportunity to enjoy the California coastline. (1507 SF).

CLEANING:
When cleaning arrives all windows are opened, sheets cleaned, and all surfaces, couches, chairs, light/lamp switches, door knobs, cabinets, refrigerator handles, garbage can, floors and bathrooms are disinfected with Clorox spray.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside is ok

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Please turn off lights and heater prior to checkout and place white towels in laundry and start wash cycle.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Pets will incur a $300 fine per the HOA rules.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside is ok

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ocean Front At Monterey Dunes
Ocean Front Villa at Monterey Dunes Castroville
Ocean Front Villa at Monterey Dunes Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Front Villa to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ocean Front Villa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ocean Front Villa to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean Front Villa offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean Front Villa?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean Front Villa?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ocean Front Villa have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Ocean Front Villa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ocean Front Villa to downtown Castroville?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Castroville.

Ocean Front Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach stay!

So relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The house and location were perfect for our family of 4. The added bonus was the hot tub with the partial view of the ocean. Sitting outside in the hot tub star gazing and listening to the waves crash was a highlight.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay

Great place to just view the beach and to travel to Monterey Bay Aquarium or your favorite place to see or visit. All amenities were available and the place is beautifully decorated. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

Really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, well stocked and beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick but wonderful

Even though it was windy cold and rainy, we still had a wondeful stay at this cozy,clean,comfortable home. The hot tub was lovely and the beach beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Stay

Everything was good except the tv situation and selection was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf getaway

Property was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Property

Overall, we had a great stay at this property. We enjoyed long walks on the beach, using the hot tub, and visiting the cute local towns! It is very clean, but a little dated. Overall we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara J., Elk Grove, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

This is such a beautiful hidden gem in the Monterey area. Plenty of bedding and towels. Kitchen well stocked. Enjoyed the hot tub. Daniel was an amazing host. We reached out about a few things and he was easily reached and available to help immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation Spot

I stayed at Monterey Dunes almost every summer growing up in the 90s and early 00s, and we love it so much there. I was so excited to come back! This unit is completely updated (new floors, kitchen, windows), and is SO beautiful. It was clean with plenty of towels and amenities in the bathrooms. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for cooking. The views just cannot be beat (sunsets from the front room or deck are absolutely amazing). Walks on the beach are quiet and peaceful. The clubhouse is a short walk and has a large heated pool and spa, which my 3 year old daughter LOVED. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Our trip was a lot of fun. You had everything we needed. We were grateful for that. The only problem was that the couch was way too small. Overall a five had a fabulous time. We would love to use this condo again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC Location - just shy of perfection

My wife and I stayed here over the holidays, and overall really enjoyed ourselves. This area is one of our favorites to go visit. The Monterey Peninsula offers so much - great food, stunning coastal scenery and plenty of activities year round; all served up at that west coast pace of life. This property - the location, the quiet neighborhood and the access to the beach are 5 star all day long. The views, the sound of the waves on the beach... All right there and worthy of a sixth star!!! The house itself? Had a couple of opportunities. Nothing that was individually off-putting, but a handful of things that fell below what should have been a five star setup; and I would assume that most is the opportunity of the property management company. When arrived, the cleanliness and readiness for new arrivals was... 3 star. Simple things really: - Coffee maker was COVERED in mold - There wasn't a single wash cloth in the house - One hand towel to share across the bathrooms - The TV remotes were sticky and one was missing the battery cover to it. - General cleanliness was okay. - Half the light bulbs in the house were burnt out. Literally about half - not exaggerating. - Kitchen was lacking a bit in supplies. Nothing serious, but we had to make an extra trip to the store to get a few things extra. - The faucets in the bathroom were missing pieces - Toilet in one of the bathrooms needs a new flapper as it was running all the time. All of these are relatively small things. But when paying nearly $600 a night, you would have expectation of truly hotel basics to be in place. Didn't ruin a trip, but was a bit disappointed with some of these details that were lacking. Again - location was amazing; house, a bit lacking in maintenance. Literally one day and a few hundred bucks at Home Depot and everything is back where it should be. We will come back to this area, but may look elsewhere for a stay first.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

King N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach

We had a fabulous time. Property was amazing! Loved how close the beach was.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful opportunity to stay on the beach

We could walk out to the ocean barefoot and spray the sand from our feet with water when we returned. Need I say more. Definitely on everyone’s bucket list. Yes, PGE had an electrical outtage but these things happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Wonderful

Monterey Dunes is our most favorite place to spend a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote, but nice house in pretty location

This home turned out to be a nice place for our vacation; it is not particularly close to Monterey or the Carmel area (+25 minute drive), but once you get there, it is a pretty location on Monterey Bay where we were able to see whales spouting and breaching from the back windows. The house was clean and nicely furnished. Only one of the three bedrooms had an en-suite bathroom, the other two share one off the hall. There is a hot tub on the deck, but it was not functioning properly. It's a short drive or fairly long walk to get to the community pool/hot tub. The owner gave good recommendations on dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Had a fun time at this location. Needs a little love though. Many blinds are broken and we had no paper towels. Made it tricky to cook meals. Beautiful sunsets though!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Allison F.

Great place to gather with family

We had a great stay and enjoyed our time here. Although the unit was somewhat dated, it was clean, bright and comfortable. The hot tub was clean and a great temperature, however, the jets in the were a little weak and wonky. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well supplied. I didn’t realize one of the bedrooms was DIRECTLY adjacent to the kitchen which was unfortunate. There were some issues with WiFi,but the home owner helped to deal with them. One blind in the living room was missing which made it uncomfortably bright when the sun was at a certain angle. The cleaning supplies on the front porch were unsightly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect seaside getaway

We felt an immediate calm upon arriving. From the securely gated entry, to the pristine condition of the home, bliss was immediate. The bedding was plush, and the amenities were top of the line. We loved every inch of this quintessential beach house. My only negative feedback would be the discomfort of the master bed mattress. The other beds were super comfy, and I ended up sleeping with one of my younger daughters, to get a good nights sleep. We will absolutely be returning yearly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful relaxing stay!

This was a beautiful property. Couldn’t get a better view of sunsets on the beach! We had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rick J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

DIRTY

Did not think I would be doing house cleaning upon arrival. Couch cushions were filthy. Housekeeper knew they were dirty prior to our arrival yet we still had dirty cushions. Counter tops needed to be wiped down they were dirty. Couch had sand under cushions. Fridge had sand inside fridge. Left over toys from previous guest under the couch. Skylights filled with cobwebs. Broken knob in master bath.For $1000 a night it is not worth the money. The owner has had a chance to make things right and has not. Best advice is you can find somewhere much better to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meg A., St. Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent condo on the dunes

We really enjoyed how accessible this place is, because our mom uses a walker. It is easy to get to the boardwalk. It is well-appointed and Daniel is responsive. It is a short drive to Monterey, Carmel and Point Lobos. I kayaked at Moss Landing and saw sea otters, harbor seals, pelicans, cormorants and gulls. It is interesting to see the surrounding agricultural lands. Not great bird-watching from the condo. You need to walk over the dune to see the waves but then you can walk forever on the beach. All in all a very nice vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Spot

We had a lovely visit, the location is unbeatable. My toddler loved the pool and beach, and the house is very clean and cozy.

10/10 Excellent

Pooja M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachside property with gorgeous views!

Amazing location! Beautifully decorated, good wifi, gorgeous views, TV linked up for NetFlix/Amazon access. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful getaway

The home was just as described. We brought everything but the kitchen sink from home because of a previous review mentioning that the home is not stocked well. It was unnecessary. We thought the home had everything we needed to cook with. I think if you enjoy doing any of the following then bring board games, cards, bocce balls, tennis racquets, basketball, beach chairs, beach towels, etc., otherwise, everything else is provided for. The views of the ocean in person are just as incredible if not more than they are in the photos. We enjoyed using the community hot tub, heated pool, and bocce ball court. Kids boogie boarded in ocean with wet suits on. There is also a really nice gas BBQ grill on the enclosed patio in front.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021