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Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and large windows with a view of the outdoors.
A view through a window of a building with a sandy beach and vegetation in the foreground, and a modern building with balconies in the background.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a sandy beach, and a building with large windows in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single 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
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway

This peaceful, cozy, fully furnished and equipped beachfront home is situated in a secure, gated community. It's ready for you and your family to enjoy. 2 bed & 2 bath this is a spacious home to lounge, cook, toast, relax and reboot in. It is bliss.
Located midway between Santa Cruz and Monterey, it's an easy drive from most San Francisco Bay area locations. Get away from it all for a weekend or week-long vacation. With a variety of activities: beach walks, hikes in the protected dunes above the beach with amazing views, pickle ball and tennis courts, swimming and surfing in the ocean -- or the choice to do nothing at all! And it's right on the beach!

This is a blissed out space, ready for full relax, recharge, a little celebration, perfect sunset happy hours and bonfire nights. It really is magical.
The unit has just been extensively remodeled with new bathrooms & kitchen & fresh paint. New living room & flooring.
Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate number CO02042
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Property # 335049vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

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 and mountain biking 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
  • Monterey Bay - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 42 min drive - 36.1 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
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway 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 Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Quiet beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family had an amazing time - thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
As advertized. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Great guess. Very communicative and we would be happy to host them again. Thank you so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing! It was very clean and the view as we walked in the front door was beautiful. The staff at the entrance were very welcoming , especially Larry! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo’s location is simply excellent if one is looking for a beach getaway, with miles of beach access both north and south. Kitchen was well-equipped for the easy breakfast/dinner - toaster, coffee machine, enough pots, pans, plates, bowls for a group of four for a week. House was very clean with enough towels for an entire week- washer/dryer came in handy as well. Beach access cannot be more convenient given the outdoor shower station on the same floor. I didn’t receive any detailed instructions via email from Vrbo before check-in day but communication with Jon was great - via Vrbo chat for any questions. Highly recommend for anyone. I’d look Jon’s place up in the future if we visit the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for renting our condo. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Gratitude for the kind review. Aloha & mahalo.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
We could have used insturctions about how to access WI FI and how to use the TV/
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
We are in the process of renewing the vertical blinds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

About the host

Hosted by Jon Herzenberg

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My father 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. Myself and my wife Carla are taking over the condo. We live in California and have a daughter in college. I am a Psychologist and Head of Schools, but most importantly a Master Gardener. Carla is a yoga teacher and owner of 3 yoga studios in Northern California, Metta Yoga Studios. 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. We love walking on the beach & around the property. We love going to Watsonville for dinners and Sana Cruz. We bonfire, toast and sunbathe on the beautful.

What makes this property unique

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

Languages:

Spanish, Dutch

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