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Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home

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On the beach, beach towels
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Watsonville

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Watsonville condo, you'll find Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Sunset State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palm Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 34 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 42 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 60 min drive - 36.9 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 33 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home

This peaceful, cozy, fully furnished and equipped beachfront condo is situated in a secure, gated community. It's ready for you and your family to enjoy. Located midway between Santa Cruz and Monterey, it's an easy drive from most San Francisco Bay area locations. Gift certificates are available!
Get away from it all for a weekend or week-long vacation -- without all the hassles of air travel or driving for hours.
This two-bedroom/two-bath condo offers busy Silicon Valley residents an affordable vacation with a variety of activities -- or the choice to do nothing at all! And it's right on the beach! Tennis and basketball courts are also available on site. The unit has just been extensively remodeled with new bathrooms & kitchen & fresh paint. New seating & lamps & decorations.
Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate number CO02042

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: absolutely no smoking allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a river
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No motorcycles are allowed per HOA rules

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking allowed

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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home to the airport?

This condo is 7.5 mi (14-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home to the beach?

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

Does Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home to downtown Watsonville?

This condo is 0.5 mi away from Pajaro Dunes.

Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The condo was very clean and ready for our use. Check in instructions were easy to follow. Very few items in the kitchen - had to search for salt and pepper but found it. No room for our groceries but made it work. Internet address and password were incorrect. Finally got correct log in information the next day from the office. Took two days to figure out TV too but finally got it. Too many remotes without any instructions. Ease to beach was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

cheryl, Winton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean. Awesome beach access. Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very nice and clean. Also a great location steps from the beach. The master bed was very comfortable but the twin beds were not. Both adults complained that they were uncomfortable and they slept terribly. The listing also stated there was a fitness center. We erroneously interpreted that to be a gym with equipment to work out on. That is not what it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place by the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful family getaway with my parents and aunt. So enjoyed the beach access, walking along the coast every day and picking up treasures. This was a perfect unit for four of us and worked out so well for those of us with mobility issues. Very comfortable, felt right at home. Cooked several meals and was so happy with the well stocked kitchen. A
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The condo is very nice. Easy access. Coffee pot didn’t work is our only complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach access
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maureen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location ground floor with direct beach access! Window coverings vertical blinds need to be updated……only negative…..awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet secluded property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene P., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness

Water hideaway

Everything was great and easy…good communication, nice property, and pretty views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was plentiful. The condo was immaculate. Cooking breakfast every morning & doing laundry was a breeze with the well-stocked unit. The beach was two minutes out the door and boardwalk - each condo complex has their own access point in the middle. My boys loved having their own beds to sleep in. The unit is on the bottom floor and very quiet - I got plenty of sleep every night I was there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Modesto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT!

This is a wonderful place to stay! Great location and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

The property is very nice and location perfect. Bring your own games and entertainment for kids, as it wasn’t very set up for families but the location is worth bringing a few extra games. It was clean and super convenient to the beach. Overall will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaci D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have been staying at the Dunes for 5 years now every summer break. This was first time in the Shorebirds side. It was great, condo was very clean. Comfy beds and great spot. Will sure book again next summer if possible. Only one thing I would change (my ocd kicking in) is the trash can needs a lid in the kitchen so maybe a new can. Maintenance and on site staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaomeng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very nice, you can just walk over the dunes to reach the beach. Very spacious and not crowded. Beach was clean as well. Definitely vacationing here with the kids again. Very kid friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grand B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome relaxation with real human character

We've stayed in a lot of units at Pajaro Dunes. Honestly, they're all amazing - this location is ever stellar. This unit is refreshing for not being one of those sterile IKEA-stocked rental units where everything is blue glass and "beach" written in rope on the walls. There's really intriguing art and a generally really relaxing vibe. I love the mirrors! The use of the electronic lock made check in and check out a lot faster than other PD units - nice!Thanks for an absolutely wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

Great property - great communication from owner. Will use again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Premkumar R.

Liked: Cleanliness

well maintained rental at a serene location

Had a great time, staying 3 nights at this vacation home. Mr.Howard was very responsive and helpful. Had a wonderful time with family. The place had the necessary furnishing and the necessities for a family. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

The condo was exactly how it was listed. It was very comfortable and cozy. We were on the lower floor so you can hear the kids running upstairs but it was not all night. The beach access was so close from condo. I would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay at the beach

I love Pajaro Dunes! Such a beautiful peaceful place. The beach was beautiful, the condo was nice and well stocked. The check in was easy and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

My family enjoyed our stay at this condo in Pajaro Dunes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was very clean, the views and beach access are incredible. We loved the location and hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville CA

The condo was exactly as stated in the listing and the owner was very prompt with all communication. The location was great, it was a short walk to the beach where you could walk north into Sunset State Beach . The resort is gated with friendly. Easy drive to Monterey about 35-40 miles. It fit all our needs and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024