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Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with outdoor pool

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71666 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Moss Landing, CA
  • Place, Salinas River State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Castroville

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Castroville vacation home, you'll find Salinas River State Beach and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Salinas River State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 30 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 35 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪birrieria Coalcoman - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬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.

Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz

Escape to the beach! Enjoy this townhome in the exclusive Monterey Dunes Colony. Half-way between Santa Cruz and Monterey (Pacific Grove, Carmel, Pebble Beach), an excellent home base for many activities on the California coast. Enjoy the quaint town of Moss Landing, just five minutes from the house. Our home is easily accessible from Highway 1. It's also within 10 minutes of major retailers like Target and Costco yet it feels light years away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Our internet is ideal for work/school/streaming. Amenities include heated pool (April-October), year-round hot tub, beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, pickleball and bocci ball courts. Our home has two oceanside decks plus a courtyard patio with a grill. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace while watching for whales in the winter. Rejuvenate yourself with long lazy beach days in the summer. Our hospitality can't be beat. Make use of the washer/dryer, Roku, stove, dishwasher and fridge. The kitchen is stocked with spices, oils, coffee and the like. Enjoy the many games and puzzles while watching the waves. Our home is a split-level floor plan so be prepared for several steps between each level. We have a Ring video doorbell. Finally, absolutely no pets per HOA rules.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Pickleball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,666 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No fires on beach per California state law; please remove shoes (and sand) before entering the home
Blue Diamond will send you an electronic copy of the rental agreement for you signature. It must be signed and returned within 24 hours of receipt.
Renter acknowledges that Blue Diamond has a ring doorbell in operation.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We provide a high chair, baby bath, pack and play

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. 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
Blue Diamond Beachfront Luxury
Blue Diamond at Monterey Dunes 3bed/3bath sleeps 7
Blue Diamond at Monterey Dunes 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Castroville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.3 mi (20-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz to the beach?

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

Does Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz to downtown Castroville?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Castroville.

Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean view. Very well appointed. Smooth check in/out. Great communication. Very comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean property, everything was labeled so it was easy to find plates or spoons. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our first time staying at Blue Diamond and it absolutely did not disappoint. We have traveled the coast for years but have not stayed at a more peaceful and relaxing home like this one. The large house and short walk to the beach was perfect for our family of 6 to enjoy our summer break. This space is definitely one we will recommend to others and space we would absolutely visit again. Absolutely no complaints about the home and we greatly appreciate your attention to detail to make our stay memorable and comforting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey T., Lomita

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is clean and wonderful. It is how we imagined the experience was going to be. We can hear the ocean waves from the house, easy access to the beach. The place was well stocked. Everything that we need for our stay was all there. The owner responds fast. 100% we recommend this place.
This is me sitting on the porch looking out to the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very relaxing stay in this multi-level beach home…When we wanted to go out, it was in the middle of Santa Cruz to the north and Carmel and Big Sur to the South….so it was easy to visit friends in both those areas, and also enjoy the sites and dining out. The home was very comfortable and well appointed for coming back to….
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz, California is an awesome place!

Santa Cruz, California is an awesome place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

A wonderful place to spend quality time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal Bliss

Perfect space with a professional host in an uncrowded area on a beautiful coast. Three couples fit easily, and the sports courts, pool, and hot tub were all ours when we weren’t walking the shore. Really the most relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend away with friends!

Gorgeous location. As we were so close to the beach, we went for a walk in the morning before returning for brunch. What a treat! Very well equipped kitchen, which made it a pleasure to cook together. And the combination of very comfortable bed and the sound of crashing ocean waves made for a great night of sleep. And Deb was just awesome with quick response to any question we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

Great place. Clean and tidy. Everything you would need included. The make-your-own beach ornaments was a very nice touch. Perfect for quiet relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

graham f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dunes and Ocean experience

We enjoyed our stay at Monterey Dunes. We were three couples, and the unit was ideal for us. Well stocked and enough space to comfortably accommodate the six of us. Great location with great views and access to the dunes and ocean. Recommend a visit to Elkhorn Slough Conservancy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We had an amazing stay at this wonderful property. It had everything we needed to cook meals on property. Easy beach access. Great host. We will be booking again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Comfortable Retreat on the Beach

A particularly well stocked, cozy place. Comfortable beds and linens. All the amenities anyone might need. The heat worked well, parking was easy, and the beach was a dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esme K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Escape

House was well appointed with everything you would need for staying in place vacation. The beach was gorgeous and private. The views were spectacular and access to amenities were not too far. Would love to visit again. Hostess was very helpful. Our three generation family thoroughly enjoyed the area and house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunsets on the beach

Location couldn’t be better. Enjoyed sitting in front of the fireplace and watching the sunset. Bedrooms were all comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed. Everything was clean. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronik Venugopal N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Private beach , community hot tub and heated pool. Tennis courts . Lot of board games . The whale watching from living room . Comfortable king size beds in all rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Foresthill

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing quiet location on the beach!

The property is great for a get-away.... gated, private, right on the beach, you can hear the waves at night, you have your own private bunny hopping through the bushes, and the house has all the amenities you need. Spices, oil, cooking utensils, flatware and dishware, and the beds are comfy. Each room has a bathroom which is an added plus. My nephew loved the puzzles that were available, and I hung out on the lounge chairs on the deck with a glass of vino. Couldn't be happier. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place. All had a good time. Disappointing weather.

Property very clean and well appointed. Appreciated the orange buoys outside to help you find your way back from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay at Blue Diamond !!!!

Our multi-generational family of four adults and two children had an amazing stay at the Blue Diamond. Communication with the host (Deb) was clear, timely and reliable. The house was spotless on arrival. The generous-sized beds were very comfortable. The view was fantastic and it was so pleasant to wake up each morning to the sounds of the sea. The hostess thought of our every need. The wagon to cart the kids and supplies to the pool, hot tub, club-house was much appreciated. Kitchen was well-stocked with spices, oil, sugar, etc.. I can't wait to return. Thank you Deb for sharing your beautiful slice of California Coast with my family. We made some great memories and can't wait to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful unit on a beautiful beach

Thanks so much! Appreciated the great communication and helpful resources about the unit and community.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding place to stay!

We came with our kids and grandkids for a weekend stay. The house backs on to the dunes and the beach. It was clean and well stocked. The beach, pool, hot tub and outdoor sporting areas are great! The owner was very responsive to any questions we had. We’re already talking about returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E., Vista, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay! what a view!

Had a great stay. My friends and I loved the view , and the house had everything you could need. Sitting in the living room with giant windows, or the patio off the kitchen with both overlooking the ocean were our favorite places to hangout. We were lucky enough to see the “Shooty Shearwater bird migration” which happens once a year was breathtaking with the sun setting in background. Bedrooms and bathrooms were plenty big and super comfy beds and linens. Deborah was a top notch host - thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zac P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quiet beach property

Lots of room. All six of us slept comfortably. Kids loved ladder golf and playing on beach. Lots of beach toys and chairs. Made it very easy. Also short walk to beach was great. Plenty of coffee in the morning. Listening to the ocean was wonderful. Very close to moss landing for some great food. Very nice spot. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Well stocked rental, close to the beach, super comfortable beds. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfortable and magical beach home

The location of this home on the Monterey Dunes is absolutely magical. The house was clean, and very well appointed- especially with all of the things in the kitchen. The games and books that are available were also more than expected. There is plenty of gear, beach toys, tennis rackets, beach towels even soap, shampoo,, etc so you really only need to bring yourselves. Direct path to a beautiful private beach and the amenities with pool, tennis court, hot tub were fantastic. Deborah was quick to communicate. We had a wonderful stay with family and would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022