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Pajaro Dunes House 81

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Zmudowski State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes House 81

Hot tub! House 81 offers four traditional bedrooms with two additional lofts staged with two twins in each loft and closet space. The lofts are very easy to get to, no ladder required, they are located on the same floor as the two upstairs bedrooms. Each bedroom upstairs (two traditional and two lofts) has two twin beds in each. The two main floor bedrooms have two queen beds in each. This is a total of two queen beds and eight twin beds. In addition, you have two more lofts, one with a couch and small table and the other with a 6 seating card/game table. This is a great house for the family to reconnect and the access to the beach is just about 100 ft from your front door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 455980
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this vacation home is on the beach. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching, birdwatching, and wildlife walks.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Zmudowski State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 53 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 37 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes House 81 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pajaro Dunes House 81?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pajaro Dunes House 81 on Aug 27, 2026 start from $861, 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 House 81?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes House 81?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes House 81 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville vacation home is just steps from Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was the perfect size for our family Christmas reunion. The kitchen and rooms were well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

anna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large families. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good space good location- love the top deckKitchen not enough forks or bowls to prepare food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the space, the location, and the top deck. We appreciate you letting us know about the kitchen items—this has been noted, and we’re taking care of it to ensure future guests have enough forks and bowls for meal preparation. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy K.

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

Nice beach getaway

Nice comfy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Great place for a family

Plenty of space Close to the beach Nice view from the very top
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina W.

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

Our stay

We loved the house it was grate for 2 family’s to share.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Hiking group

Annual hiking trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

justin l t.

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

Had a good time.

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Loved it

Great location, just across from beach access. The bedroom and bathroom setup is excellent for large group of singles, kitchen was reasonably well-equipped. Check-in people were terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Fun and Relaxing

This was a wonderful place for a close family/friend reunion! Cozy and unique accomodations! And the hot tub have a relaxing place for conversation at the end of the day. We loved this house! It had its own driveway and close walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

anna m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large families

It's a very good price for the location and size. The beds, bathrooms, and appliances are clean but overall cleanliness needs improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Excellent!

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiimberly T.

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

House 81

Laid back beach house for a large family vacation. Hot tub to warm up in after a day at the beach was a plus. Open central floor plan allowed for fun evenings hanging out together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcy N.

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

A great getaway for a large group.

We came here for a surprise girls weekend 60 th birthday party. Although we had lots of f rain for our one day here, we made our fun inside. The many beds and bathrooms made it possible for our group of 9 ladies . Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

DeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our large family group enjoyed the setup of the house. We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets on the beach. We enjoyed the outside activities of volleyball, walks on the beach and outside seating and grill. The house needs to update the kitchen appliances and mattresses (very hard).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don & Jane S.

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

Short walk to the beach

Grandparents, grown kids and grandkids; ages 81 to 12. Second time staying in house 81, enough beds for 12 people and 4 bathrooms. A little rustic, beds not comfortable, We bring foam pads. Kitchen is nice, Lots of space and tables for dining and game table. Our family loves getting together one week in the summer at the ocean, perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlisle L.

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

Great place for a group

This property is a great setup for a group of unrelated folks. There are 4 bedroom with 2 twins beds each. I think it was advertised with one other bedroom with 2 twins; in fact the last 2 bedrooms had 1 queen bed each. Our group had one couple and 10 unrelated folks; fortunately, one person had to drop out, so we were good. The location and the house itself were great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Family Spring break

The family enjoyed their visit to Pajaro Dunes. House was comfortable but a bit dated. Multi story so heat rises. The loft bedrooms were warm. A screen on the loft bedroom sliders would have been helpful. We enjoyed the BBQ and hot tub. It has great access to the beach. Kids had a great time flying kites.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirstin M.

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

Beautiful location

The location and house were perfect for our family and another family. We had plenty of space and loved being so close to the beach. We also enjoyed the activities nearby (tennis/pickle ball, basketball courts). The only downside was the bbq. It didn't get hot enough to cook our meat, and had to use the oven and stove instead every night. Most appliances need a little care. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V C.

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

Interesting House

Nice house; odd layout. Appliances need work--stove (1burner doesn't work), oven (front of upper oven is missing and the oven itself doesn't work), laundry, and dishwasher (bottom rack is missing wheels making it hard to fill and empty).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Miriam C.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Not for reunion

House was okay, but all their rules kept us from gathering, having singalongs not willing to let us gather even on the grass or at any of the houses we rented. We spent a lot of money there but we won’t do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene A.

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

family reunion

Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoy this home every time we visit and plan to return again next year. We also enjoy all the beach toys you have on hand but... We just arrived home, unpacked and found someone in our party accidentally loaded your 2 boogie boards with our toys. I will call the office to reimburse you and hope this does not adversely affect the next guest. Blessings, Darlene
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place but needs better maintenance

The faucets need fixing or replacing. Some items were dirty. No paper towels, and trash bins dirty. Beds very uncomfortable. Location is great, process was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brock A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Review

They were still cleaning our unit 30 minutes after check in time. Not a good start. A king size bed would be an upgrade especially given the cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Family Trip

As before the place is perfect for our yearly family beach trip. But this time we had some cleaning and bug problems. Seemed like the place could use a better cleaning, cobwebs, hot tub sandy, some cooking pans, and bath rooms. Then one morning woke up to bathroom full of ants and no ant spray. Was somewhat taken care of after going to office for spray. Bad ant problem on patio, told office.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Hello Mike: Thanks for your feedback, sorry about some of the issues you experienced during your stay. We will pass this on to housekeeping so that they can improve their attention to details. As for the ants, it is a very common problem in this community as these house are situated in nature. We will go ahead and do a treatment on the deck. Please feel free to contact us if you are not 100% satisfied with your stay or accommodations, and we will work to correct them. We hope you enjoyed your stay despite these minor issues. Thanks At The Dunes

About the host

Hosted by Judy or Brandy

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At The Dunes
Business Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
(831) 768-7285
Property Managers: Judy Baker and Brandy Banuelos

Languages:

English, Spanish

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