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Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home

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Open floorplan living room with fireplace, sweeping views & patio
Beach
Beach
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Sofa bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed
No motorcycles are allowed per HOA rules

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

About the neighborhood

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palm Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 42 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Cannery Row - 58 min drive - 58.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 60 min drive - 59.4 km

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
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Apr 27, 2026 start from $504, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, Sunset State Beach, and Zmudowski State Beach. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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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

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place by the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

cheryl

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

8/10 Good

Vernon U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach access
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT!

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet secluded property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maureen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water hideaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Keri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is very nice. Easy access. Coffee pot didn’t work is our only complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location near the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kaomeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Had a nice, relaxing stay. I have stayed more than once at this property and really enjoy myself every time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kacie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beckman pájaro Dunes visit

We love staying at Pajaro dunes the climate is perfect and peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Premkumar R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Great condo!

Good location, we enjoyed the stay. Owner was great! Very comfortable condo with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Front Property

Great place to stay. Comfortable beds and small view of the ocean. Short walk to the beach and had a foot wash station right before entering the property. Weather was amazing and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend with family!

We had a perfect weekend at Pajaro Dunes, the house is literally 1 min walk from the a beautiful beach, clean and fully equipped ! Would definitely go back and strongly recommend for a family get away weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property with Amazing Management/Ownership

The condo was perfect for our family of four. It was clean, comfortable and so close to the beach. The management was really quick to respond and the owner was very kind. I loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Howard Herzenberg

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I was born in Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.My family & I have always loved the ocean & love being near it. We have been enjoying Pajaro Dunes for more than 30 years & have been owners since 1992. We enjoy using our condo and also renting it out to others when we are not able to use it.

Why they chose this property

We love the peace & quiet of Pajaro Dunes. It's easily accessible to our home in Palo Alto & is just 15 miles south of Santa Cruz & 30 miles north of Monterey. We love walking on the beach & around the property.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful, secure gated community. Beautifully landscaped common grounds. Beautiful beach & dunes. Close proximity to our home & to Santa Cruz & Monterey. Private deck. Basketball ,pickelball & tennis courts.

Languages:

English, Dutch

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