Reviews for Pajaro Dunes Vacation Rental - VRBO 130027 - 4 BR Central Coast House in CA, Fabulous Monterey Beach House with Something for Everyone!

Great Stay Near Monterey

Guest Michael H.
Date of stay 08/23/12
Review Submitted 09/04/12

This house was so great for a long weekend getaway for our friends -- easy access to the beach, sunny common areas, and many patios to lounge around in. Access to the place is easy enough and the assistance was wonderful. We were in town for the Gentlemen of the Road stopover in Monterey and found the place to be conveniently located to provide a quiet getaway before and after the concert. I would definitely recommend this for large groups (10-12) and especially for small families who want a relaxing stay near the beach. Thanks, Lou Ann!

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amazing!

Guest John P.
Date of stay 07/19/12
Review Submitted 07/28/12

The beach house was better then imagined. Everything in the home was so cozy and comfortable, it felt like home. The beach was only a hop, skip and a jump away. The view was amazing and the kids had a blast. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. The owner Lou Ann is the nicest lady ever and made everything so easy. We will definitely be back, was an experience we'll never forget! Thanks again Lou Ann your the best!

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Very Enjoyable Visit

Guest sfrider
Date of stay 05/25/12
Review Submitted 05/31/12

Pajaro Dunes is a beautiful location - a group of beach houses nestled in the dunes in front of a gorgeous stretch of beach. The house was very nice. Built several decades ago but with some updates. The top level master bedroom has wonderful ocean views. The main level has an open plan with kitchen/dining/living area, opening onto decks on two sides of the house; ocean views from the main level also. The kitchen is functional with some updates. The downstairs level has three bedrooms and a full bathroom, and laundry. Recommended!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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A beautiful family sanctuary

Guest cindie
Date of stay 12/26/11
Review Submitted 01/20/12

We spent a few days after the holidays enjoying the beach at Pajaro Dunes and thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beach house. It fit our family's needs. I loved the large dining room table and the upstairs master suite is wonderful. The owners were helpful and welcoming to our questions. It was clean and comfortable.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

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Lovely spot/ steps from beach

Guest Nan
Date of stay 08/01/11
Review Submitted 08/18/11

Spent 2 wonderful weeks in this very lovely home. Complete kitchen made feeding 2 year old so easy. Layout provides plenty of privacy. Lots of decks for relaxing. Beach has great fine sand and we walked it for miles. Too bad other reviewer didn't call to have extra garbage removed by very very responsive Pajara Dunes staff. Nearby fire fighters allowed 2 year old to sit in the fire engine. Need I say more? He will never forget this moment and we will treasure our hilarious family fun times there. If the owner lived closer to our home town, I would have invited her for dinner. She is a dream to work with and gave very thoughtful and kind responses to all our questions.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Short stay in June

Guest Ellen E.
Date of stay 06/13/11
Review Submitted 06/24/11

We spent 2 days at this cozy home only 2 minutes' walk to the ocean. There were 11 of us which was a bit tight, though the master bedroom suite is spacious. We loved all the decks on both sides of the house. The kitchen is modern and well equipped, and the house was spotless upon arrival. The elder member of our group had difficulty with all of the stairs. The grounds are stunning. We had 2 dinners in Watsonville which is a 10 minute drive away.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Modern, kid-friendly, good location

Guest Cris
Date of stay 10/01/10
Review Submitted 10/31/10

My family and friends stayed for 2 days. We loved the location of the house, we didn't have to walk all the way to the beach with our coolers, etc. It was right next to the parking lot (you do walk a little bit, but not much). The place was clean, spacious, and with all the supplies we needed. The owner was very helpful in answering our questions. There was a convenience store close-by that we could easily access. All of us said we would come back to this house. Lovely place to stay.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Enchanting

Guest Mei
Date of stay 09/03/10
Review Submitted 09/14/10

We spent three nights during Labor day weekend with a party of 9. The miles and miles of beach at Pajaro dunes is wide and enchanting. We ran and played and collected sand dollars washed ashore. We visited nearby Moss Landing and did kayaking and otter watching. It is a great place to be!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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GRANDSONS VACATION

Guest Gramma Moses
Date of stay 07/24/10
Review Submitted 07/28/10

THE WORST PART: To Short of time . My Grandsons played and played till they could not play any longer. We had everything we needed. We cooked, we went to the Aquarium, laid on the beach. If only we had stayed longer. Everytime we went to take out the trash , it had been pick up. Very friendly place. We highly suggest this as you vacation spot

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful family vacation

Guest Cathy
Date of stay 07/12/10
Review Submitted 07/20/10

Our family of 4 vacationed with my husband's parents and his brother's family of 3. There was plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen had everything we needed and the washing machine and dryer made it possible to carry less. The home has amazing views and the private beach was perfect. The owner was extremely prompt, kind and accommodating. This was the perfect vacation and we cannot wait to go back again!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Family Vacation

Guest PJ
Date of stay 07/06/10
Review Submitted 07/20/10

Our family vacation at Pajaro Dunes was awesome; it just ended to soon. The only thing I have to comment on, is the trash cans outside were full when we arrived and overflowing by the time we left. Also there could have been more large trash bags available. Would not only recommend this property, but would stay again. It was nice to have the privacy, peace and quite, but still within driving distance to see and do what ever we wanted.

Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing.

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Thank you for the experience!

Guest KimoH
Date of stay 03/26/10
Review Submitted 04/06/10

It was a wonderful weekend getaway for our small group of friends--home was beautiful and the beach was gorgeous! Too bad, we didn't have enough time for a few extra days!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Guest Jeannie12
Date of stay 03/03/10
Review Submitted 03/03/10

We spent New Years here with a total of 6 adults and 4 kids under the age of 4. Great proximity to both parking lot and beach. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. We had a few cooks in the group and they were pleased with the beautiful gas stove and plenty of gadgets, pots, pans, etc to work with. If you have kids, best if they are comfortable with stairs as the house is 3 levels. Ours loved exploring on the outside decks. The owners were lovely to work with...very friendly and responsive. We would stay here again.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 12/29/09
Review Submitted 12/29/09

We so enjoyed our three-night vacation in this lovely home. Our two small kids and their grandparents had a fabulous time together on the beach and playing games in the house. We found everything we needed in the kitchen to put meals together; it really was a home away from home.

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Guest Jim Winsper
Date of stay 10/08/09
Review Submitted 10/08/09

As a group of seven people from England holidaying in California for the first time, this fabulous house was our first destination on our arrival to the state. The house, its setting and location could not have been better, it provided us with the perfect start to our holiday. Knowing what we know now it would have been easy to spend our whole holiday duration at this house. If Monterey Bay is your destination then check this place out before you make a decision, you will not be disappointed I promise!!! Jim

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Our best vacation

Guest trucxanh
Date of stay 09/04/09
Review Submitted 09/29/09

The hous is perfect, you have all the view from around the house from third floor. The beach is just 100 yards, we walked along the beach every day. It's realy long beach. Things inside the house are well keep, we felt very comfortable like a stay on our own home. We ourself plan to come back and definitely recommend to our friends. Long

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Guest Colleen 1
Date of stay 08/14/09
Review Submitted 08/14/09

We spent 2 nights at your lovely home August 4th and 5th. The home was comfortable and clean and the location was perfect. We spent many relaxing hours on the beach and very peaceful nights in the home. The stay at your home is something my family will remember fondly for years to come. Sincerely Colleen

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Guest Colleen 1
Date of stay 08/14/09
Review Submitted 08/14/09

We spent 2 nights at your lovely home August 4th and 5th. The home was comfortable and clean and the location was perfect. We spent many relaxing hours on the beach and very peaceful nights in the home. The stay at your home is something my family will remember fondly for years to come. Sincerely Colleen

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Guest The Reyes Family1
Date of stay 08/06/09
Review Submitted 08/06/09

We have been coming to Pajaro for over 30 years and stayed in dozens of houses and condos. This is the 1st time we stayed in this house - but it won't be our last! What a great floorplan for a large group. Very convenient to parking lot but quick walk to beach. Very easy booking with owner. Thrilled with this rental!

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Guest Marlene Burney
Date of stay 07/15/09
Review Submitted 07/15/09

What a nice place to stay. Plenty of room to spread out and decks galore. Views of the ocean from every floor and a nice easy walk to the beach. The scent from the hugh eucalyptus trees were not only relaxing but welcoming. There are plenty of stairs to navigate but the house was close to the parking lot for easy loading. My family will have fond memories of this weekend for a long time. Thank you Lou Ann and family.

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Guest Jay and Kathy Weir
Date of stay 07/07/09
Review Submitted 07/07/09

We found this home to be in a great location. The beach was almost private. Great access to things to do. Home was clean and well maintained. Owner great to work with - deposit was quickly returned.

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Guest Judy & Gene Price
Date of stay 06/24/09
Review Submitted 06/24/09

We had an absolutely wonderful family vacation at this home. Everything was just as it appeared on the website, very clean,comfy beds, lots of room, large dining table (there was 10 of us & we all fit). We could see & hear the ocean from the master bedroom. Loved it! The kitchen was stocked with everything you need - platters, large pots & pans, food choppers & a nice big barbeque on the deck. The beach access was very easy & what a wonderful beach! We were able to have a family touch football game & not disturb anyone (like we had our very own private beach). Our children & grandchildren loved this place & we plan to use it again. The owner is a wonderful lady to work with, very caring & full of ideas of places to go & things to do. We thank her very much for sharing her "little bit of paradise". You won't be diappointed - we weren't!!!!!!! Judy & Gene Price & family

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Guest The Dahl's
Date of stay 12/15/08
Review Submitted 12/15/08

We had the most wonderful Thanksgiving in your beach house! We were able to cook a great meal and spent hours and hours on the sand. Thanks for a truly memorable holiday. The Dahls

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Guest Carol and Jerry Ackerman
Date of stay 10/16/08
Review Submitted 10/16/08

We had six adults and two small children at a wonderful family gathering at the Pajaro Dunes house. People could gather in the main room for talk, games and meals, or find some time away from the group in their rooms or on one of the decks. The beach is beautiful, parking is close and the location makes it easy to go to into Santa Cruz or Monterey. Everything we needed was there and it was a wonderful place for our far-flung family to spend time together.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 10/01/08
Review Submitted 10/12/08

We spent three wonderful nights at the Pajaro Dunes beach house. The occasion was a family get-together and included 6 adults and three children. The house was very comfortable and had plenty of space, with a wonderfuld great room with lots of windows and a fire place. Access to the miles long, sandy beach was quick and easy. We have spent pretty much our entire lives in Northern California and we found the location to be somewhat unique due to the location of the homes within a belt of sand dunes. We also appreciated the close proximity to kayaking and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Both Santa Cruz and the Monterey Penisula are close by. We're all looking forward to a return trip.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/01/08
Review Submitted 08/28/08

This house worked our perfectly. This was our 3rd time in Pajaro Dunes, and this was the best house we have stayed in. The view/atmosphere from the 3rd floor deck was great, and the family area on the 2nd floor was perfect for everyone to get together. Overall, large bedrooms and a unique architecture to the house. Definitely recommend it.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/01/08
Review Submitted 08/15/08

We spent two weeks in this beautiful home this summer, with various family members visiting us during our stay. The home is clean and well- maintained. Everything is as described on this web site. The owners are very friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. The location is ideal!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 07/06/08
Review Submitted 07/06/08

This is truly a little piece of paradise. It is so quiet here. The house has all the amenities of home plus more. We felt right at home as soon as we walked into this house. The master bedroom suite was fit for royalty. The 3 bedrooms downstairs were comfortable. Our family reunion peaked one night with 12 adults and 5 children sleeping comfortably in this house, scattered between the beds, the inflatable mattress and the sofas. The beach is so close and it is a clean beach with not many people. The kids loved to boogie board in the waves. Collecting sand dollars was such much fun. It was a quest each day to find as many intact sand dollars as possible. The daily walks on the beach were wonderful. Shore bird watching became a new hobby. The sunsets were beautiful. Warnings about this house besides not wanting to leave it after spending two glorious weeks here: the stairs was difficult to navigate for the elderly and for the very young (age 16months). The bathrooms are located on the first floor and the third floor master suite (none on the second level). The kitchen is too small for more than 2 or 3 cooks at a time. Other than that, we all had a fantastic time! Everyone voted to repeat this reunion annually. The two weeks passed by so quickly, yet at times it was as if time stood still. There is so much wildlife here that we were constantly entertained. We loved hanging out at the balcony every morning and watch the hummingbirds greet us. The funny antics of the squirrels at the neighbor’s bird feeders were adorable. This is a wonderful place to recuperate from the everyday life stresses. It is perfect for anyone, ranging from one couple to a whole family reunion. A special “thank you” goes out to the homeowners of this warm and lovely home. They were so easy to work with and genuinely cared so much about us. It is their love and devotion that has transformed this house into a home away from home for all of us.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 07/01/08
Review Submitted 07/26/08

Really enjoyed the property and the local activities. Many thanks

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 07/01/08
Review Submitted 07/05/08

This is truly a little piece of paradise. It is so quiet here. The house has all the amenities of home plus more. We felt right at home as soon as we walked into this house. The master bedroom suite was fit for royalty. The 3 bedrooms downstairs were comfortable. Our family reunion peaked one night with 12 adults and 5 children sleeping comfortably in this house, scattered between the beds, the inflatable mattress and the sofas. The beach is so close and it is a clean beach with not many people. The kids loved to boogie board in the waves. Collecting sand dollars was such much fun. It was a quest each day to find as many intact sand dollars as possible. The daily walks on the beach were wonderful. Shore bird watching became a new hobby. The sunsets were beautiful. Warnings about this house besides not wanting to leave it after spending two glorious weeks here: the stairs was difficult to navigate for the elderly and for the very young (age 16months). The bathrooms are located on the first floor and the third floor master suite (none on the second level). The kitchen is too small for more than 2 or 3 cooks at a time. Other than that, we all had a fantastic time! Everyone voted to repeat this reunion annually. The two weeks passed by so quickly, yet at times it was as if time stood still. There is so much wildlife here that we were constantly entertained. We loved hanging out at the balcony every morning and watch the hummingbirds greet us. The funny antics of the squirrels at the neighbor’s bird feeders were adorable. This is a wonderful place to recuperate from the everyday life stresses. It is perfect for anyone, ranging from one couple to a whole family reunion. A special “thank you” goes out to the homeowners of this warm and lovely home. They were so easy to work with and genuinely cared so much about us. It is their love and devotion that has transformed this house into a home away from home for all of us.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 06/01/08
Review Submitted 06/06/08

Absolutely beautiful home and location. We stayed the weekend for our daughter's college graduation and couldn't have asked for nicer weather or accommodations. Plenty of room for two families and highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in paradise.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 05/01/08
Review Submitted 05/28/08

Just as described, this is a great house, view of the beach (it's only a 2 minute walk away), quiet, good beds (important, that!) -- had a gang of 8 there and we all fit comfortably. Highly recommended.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 05/01/08
Review Submitted 05/12/08

This is a great place for a peaceful, quiet get away. Close to the beach. Beautiful home with everything you need. We will definitely return. Owners were great to work with also.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 04/01/08
Review Submitted 04/28/08

The house was very comfortable and nearer the ocean than I expected. Quiet setting. Beautiful scenery. Gorgeous sunsets. And the view from the master suite level was outstanding.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 11/01/07
Review Submitted 11/26/07

This is a great beach house! We spent a few days during our California Thanksgiving vacation in this house with our good family friends from Fresno. In all we had 4 adults and 4 teenagers and never felt crowded - plenty of room. The family room/dining room/kitchen area on the middle floor has a fireplace, fantastic windows and is very cozy. We all spent the majority of our time socializing in this area or on one of the many decks sunbathing/reading. The area around Pajaro Dunes is loaded with activities. I reccomend Phil's Fish House in Moss Landing for fresh fish, chowder, and cioppino - We brought it back to the house to grill and enjoy. I would definitely rent again.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 10/01/07
Review Submitted 10/09/07

We really enjoyed our stay at the beach house. The area had something for everyone from relaxing on the beach to shopping and of course water activities. We will try and do this again next year.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 09/01/07
Review Submitted 09/13/07

Our family enjoyed our stay at Pajaro. The house had a good floor plan with a nice gathering area in the living room- dining room. We had several decks to enjoy the view of the ocean. A beautiful, quiet beach was a short walk from the house. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows by the bonfire on the beach at night. We saw many species of birds (sandpipers, pelicans, seagulls), seals, and dolphins.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 09/01/07
Review Submitted 09/03/07

What a beautiful home! It is beautifully decorated and stocked with everything you might need. It was perfect for our family get together. We gathered for meals and long conversations around the dining room table, we walked on the beach collecting sand dollars, we read on deck, watched the sunsets, and went sightseeing in town. This house is big enough for a large group but has plenty of nooks to escape for quiet time. The only thing to be aware of is there are a lot of stairs and our elderly parents had to be careful. Otherwise ... it is perfect.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/01/07
Review Submitted 08/21/07

This house is beautiful! There is plenty of room in it. We had 6 adults and it didn't feel like we were on top of each other. Both bathrooms have huge tub showers! The master is Awesome! There is a deck that goes around the entire house and is multi level. You will love this home! Thanks again and see ya next year!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/01/07
Review Submitted 08/04/07

If you want rest and relaxation this is the place to stay. The beauty is breath taking. We had 8 people staying here and it was more then enough room. We had friends from New Jersey with us and they just could not believe the life on our shore points. Thanks for a wonderful time.

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Great Stay Near Monterey

Great Stay Near Monterey

amazing!

amazing!

Very Enjoyable Visit

Very Enjoyable Visit

A beautiful family sanctuary

A beautiful family sanctuary

Lovely spot/ steps from beach

Lovely spot/ steps from beach

Short stay in June

Short stay in June

Modern, kid-friendly, good location

Modern, kid-friendly, good location

Enchanting

Enchanting

GRANDSONS VACATION

GRANDSONS VACATION

Wonderful family vacation

Wonderful family vacation

Family Vacation

Family Vacation

Thank you for the experience!

Thank you for the experience!

Our best vacation

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