Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 3 Bedroom Family Beach Home - Newly Updated!

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A beachfront property with outdoor seating, including two Adirondack chairs and a wicker chair, and a building with a stone facade and multiple balconies.
A spacious living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.
A garden with various flowers and trees, a modern building with large windows, and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Outdoor grill
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is near theme parks and 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. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Map
Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palm Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monterey Bay - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 34 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 52 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 3 Bedroom Family Beach Home - Newly Updated! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 3 Bedroom Family Beach Home - Newly Updated!?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 3 Bedroom Family Beach Home - Newly Updated! on Feb 10, 2027 start from $573, 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 Resort: Cozy 3 Bedroom Family Beach Home - Newly Updated!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 3 Bedroom Family Beach Home - Newly Updated!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 3 Bedroom Family Beach Home - Newly Updated! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Monterey Bay. Sunset State Beach and Zmudowski State Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment about your recent stay with us. We’re so happy you enjoyed being close to the beach! It really makes for relaxing mornings and beautiful sunsets. We hope to host you and your family soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

We had a great time at this property. It was close to the beach and it was perfect for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2024
Thanks for your awesome review! We are so glad your family had a great time during your beach vacation with us! Come stay with us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family retreat

Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 8, 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us at our beach condo! We hope to host your family again for your annual coastal retreat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice condo. Very clean and comfortable with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! It’s wonderful to hear that the condo was clean, comfortable, and had everything you needed. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paharo, dunes.

We had a wonderful stay. So close to the beach, it was A fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2024
Hi Claudia thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're stoked to hear that you had a great stay and hope you keep us in mind for your next stay at Pajaro. Warmly, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Loved the property and proximity to the beach. Clean, well stocked, and lots of space for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 5, 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review! We really appreciate it! We would love to host you again some day! -Pajaro Dunes Resort Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay it was short but sweet! We rented this condo to spend some family time together and we really enjoyed this location steps away from the private beach. Condo was spacious and clean will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A real beauty

Very clean and pretty accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed.

Really enjoyed being able to just walk out to the beach. The place fit our family of five very comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2024
Great to hear that it was perfect for your family. We love how our beach condo is just steps to the sand. Come stay with us at Pajaro Dunes Resort again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable furniture for 6. Steps from the beach. The single beds were perfect for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2024
Thanks for your review. Glad the bedding worked out for your group. It's our quiet beach wonderful?! We hope to welcome you all back to Pajaro Dunes again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We love Pájaro Dunes and really enjoyed our stay in this rental. It fit our family of 7 perfectly, was clean, well supplied and close to the beach. Great time was had by all! One note, the fire pits are not open due to COVID.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2020
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary family vacation

We had a great time at this location. We liked it because it was clean and on the bottom floor. We have an older person who could not use stairs, so this location was great. Our grandkids loved being so close to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed our beach condo and found it comfortable for everyone. Sounds like a great time. We're so glad we could provide such a wonderful experience. We would love to host you again at Pajaro Dunes Resort again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great loacation

Property was easy to access. It was on the ground floor. The house was clean and beds were comfortable. Guest bathroom needs some updating and repairs but was still fully functional. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Perfect Get Away!!

Being our first time at Pajaro Dunns it was a nice place to be. The condo was good for our family. My family said I picked a great place to be for the celebration weekend. we do hope to return. Next time we will bring a few extra items. (Foil, oil,...)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merced 62

Our group consists of high school classmates, now in our 70's been gathering yearly since we turned 40. Good location, as 5 are still in state, the 2 out of state can fly to Monterey from Texas and Arizona. Pajaro in good location as can go south to the peninsula or north to Santa Cruz area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2023
Hi there Anne, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are stoked to hear about how great your trip was and that our location is of great convenience to you and the rest of your party. We do hope y'all continue to choose us to host your yearly reunions as we love seeing returning faces! Warmly, The Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Heaven

We had a great time with our children and grandchildren. Best part was the beach, which was, literally, steps away from this unit. Although we didn't have time to utilize, there is also pickle ball courts, tennis courts, and a basketball court. There was a few minor issues with the unit (a non-working range burner and slow draining bathroom sink), but the staff was very responsive. We would gladly stay again and bring more family next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2024
Hello Jane! We are glad to hear that you had a wonderful family vacation. Happy to hear that you really enjoyed the beach shores and our community. We are sad to hear that you had to experience some issues in the unit. However, we are excited to hear that you would come back regardless of the issues you encounter in the unit. Hopefully we can welcome you and your family back soon! Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resor
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Reunion Experience

Well, the unit is NOT 6 steps away from the beach. ☺️ The place was clean and the right size for our 3 generation family reunion. Took us awhile to find the beach access, but once we did, it was really nice. We saw a skunk outside the next unit's front door. 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2022
Thank you for the amazing & honest review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a gem!

This place is perfect for a family getaway. The beach access is right at the end of the sidewalk, the home is warm and inviting with an open layout and nicely stocked with necessities. The main office also is a small store with drinks, snacks, dvds to borrow and forgotten necessities which was really nice having just across the parking lot. The entire staff on property were really nice and welcoming and everything is a sort and beautiful drive away. We loved having the doors open and listening to the waves when we were relaxing at night. We are definitely saving this for our next visit. We traveled with 5 adults, an 11 year old and a 2 year old and the house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2024
Awesome! Thank you for sharing about your stay! Great to hear we could provide such a wonderful experience. We would love to host you again at Pajaro Dunes Resort again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming Beach Condo

Do you know we were in was clean and well appointed. With a large dining table and a super large couch, we were all able to be comfortable having meals and watching the Olympics in the evenings. We stayed in the master bedroom which was lovely reviews at the slider in the window at the dunes or peaceful. A couple maintenance items. The drain cover in the shower is broken and it’s sharp and the sink in the master bathroom drains very slowly. Both of those items need attention those need some love.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2024
Thanks for sharing about your vacation at Shorebirds 37 at Pajaro Dunes Resort. We're so glad the condo was comfortable for everyone. We just replaced all the windows and sliders so happy to hear it was peaceful to listen to the ocean from the master! We'll look at those items. Appreciate your feedback. Come stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable & Cozy

Our family of four adults thoroughly enjoyed our coastal Christmas. However, the pictures on the website were somewhat deceiving. Everything was clean cozy and comfortable but the property could use some updating especially the kitchen cabinets & tile and living room carpet. The bedroom curtain was ripped but we were told at check in about this. These issues didn’t hinder our stay one bit because when we’re together we always enjoy ourselves. The heating system kept us warm and dry and we loved the electric fireplace which provided the perfect ambience. The Pajaro Dunes property is well maintained & the staff are exceptionally friendly & helpful. Shout out to Larry at the guest entrance. My daughters arrived before my husband and I and our names hadn’t been submitted to the person on duty at the entrance but they were accommodating and allowed them to enter. The best part of the vacation was being just steps away from the beach. We enjoyed walking along the shore when the weather allowed it. We’ll definitely be back again! Thank you for your gracious hospitality! Pajaro Dunes is a hidden gem that doesn’t disappoint. And it’s only an hour and fifteen minutes from our home in San Jose. Happy holidays!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 21, 2022
Thank you for this amazing review! We’re glad you enjoyed the home, the beach and the getaway together. Next time you’d like to visit, we do have fully remodeled, modern homes that you might prefer. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pajaro Dunes

Place was spacious and comfortable, also well stocked. Beach access was perfect, everyone had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

From booking to arrival, everything went very smoothly. This is a perfect home away from home. The condo was very inviting and provided us with everything we needed for our relaxating vacation. The best part about this home is the easy and fast access to the beach (approximately 1 minute walk). There is also a safe sand dune area adjacent to the patio for the kids to play, which they enjoyed immensely. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, listening to the ocean waves and not noticing time ticking away. The service at Parjoro Dunes was also amazing and exceed our expectations. Leaving was the hardest part, but we are already planning our next trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Nice place

Fluctuating water temperatures made taking a shower interesting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A great gettaway

This was a nice-sized property and the beach access is wonderfully easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a very relaxing stay! So nice to be within walking distance (1min.) of the beach!

We had a very relaxing stay! So nice to be within walking distance (1min.) of the beach! There was also a seating just at the entrance of the beach. My husband has sore knees and enjoyed the beach without having to walk on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
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