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Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196

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Living area
Beach
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196

Top-floor oceanfront condo with sweeping, south-facing views of Monterey Bay. Clean and well-maintained, this late-80s coastal retreat is ideal for guests who value location and scenery over modern upgrades. The living area features two metal-frame futon sofas, perfect for relaxing after a day on the sand. Master bedroom: queen bed with private bath. Second bedroom: twin bunk plus two twin beds. One flight (16 steps) from the 2nd floor to the entrance. EV charging station located behind the rental office at 2661 Beach Road, Bldg. 3.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 # 620335vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit

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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, fishing and whale watching.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 52 min drive - 59.1 km
  • Carmel Beach - 55 min drive - 63.4 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 33 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196 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 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

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

Beautiful view

Loves this place great place, amazing view of ocean, and beach is not crowded
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Soft sand almost private beach

Great stay with easy access to a soft sand beach. Lots of beds for our group and overall comfy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william s.

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

Great 5 day stay right on a beautiful beach

Great, would come again, maybe in the winter, but the fireplace would need to be working!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great spot to enjoy the beach on the 4th of July

Everythinv was geat clean and comfy. Only thing needs is more silverware and knives.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

C B.

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

Clean and Easy Check-In

The apartment was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Wendy B.

Girls Weekend

The Unit was great for our girls weekend (5), the view is amazing and access to the beach all get 5 stars. Overall the unit is a bit dated and could use some detailed cleaning. We would rent at the Shorebirds again, but will probably look into other units.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Wendy, I will be talking with owner on making improvement on the condo and thank you for your stay. Brandy
Verified

6/10 Okay

David G F.

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

Paharo Dunes 4/30/23

Great Views, Clean. Couch was not comfortable to sit on. No TV in Bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Clifford K.

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

Pajaro happy

Views from front room and deck are amazing. Deck could use small table for drinks. Could not get bedroom tv to work. Overall it could use a bit of TLC". Sunsets and walks on the beaches. Give us more of those sunsets!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

tracy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great View but kitchen needs help

The view is wonderful. The kitchen does not have enough wine glasses, silverware or large cooking pots. The kitchen also has terrible lighting and is really, really old, it is all original. The sink has a big chip in it. We had trouble adjusting the water in both showers too. There were plenty of towels. The balcony is bigger than it looks. The home has two new couches that were nice. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We'll get those items in the kitchen first thing. The condo is original, next time we can help you find a more updated property. : ) - Management
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great price.... poorly stocked

This property was substantially less than others in the development. Fortunately, I read reviews and knew to bring everything. There are only a few hangers, which we did not bring, so that was an issue. Only a few drinking glasses, but plenty of mugs so that was fine. The internet was a huge issue, but management was very responsive and sent their guy quickly several times each day. The weak connection is not their fault, but it was a royal pain. Check to make sure it was fixed before booking. We got a free night compliments of the staff, so it was totally worth it. Again, worth it for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

nelly w.

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

Go for the location

This is our second stay at this resort and our first stay in this unit. I mean, look… The ratings are what they are. Take heed. Be prepared for some compromises. I read over everything and chose to book anyway. Am I sorry we did? Absolutely not. We had a wonderful time. Would I book this specific unit again? Well… maybe if there was no other option. And listen, don’t get me wrong. This is a gorgeous resort in a gorgeous location and we already knew we’d like it because we’ve stayed here before and the resort amenities make everything worth it. Proximity to all the attractions for half the price of what you’d pay on Santa Cruz or Carmel or Monterey. And Watsonville is a charming little city all by itself! A lot of our stay we spent in town enjoying the little shops and the farmer’s market and all the local eateries. We will come back. Just probably not to this specific unit. I will say, though, we enjoy this property management group. We specifically sought them out because we knew the experience would be a positive one. They were receptive, responsive, and accommodated our needs to the best of their abilities. 10/10, would recommend to rent through the At The Dunes property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great view

From the window we saw whales, dolphins, seals, and many types of birds. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kris B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Location and that's all

What people have to understand about the condos at Pajaro Dunes is that it is all about the location. We have been going to Pajaro Dunes for over 30 years. We love the location. I know that most condos for the price are mediocre. Some are great. Some are not so great. This one is not so great. The couches are practically useless. We pulled dining chairs into the living room for more comfortable seating. A response to a previous review said that the couches were updated, but the photo had not been updated. As of this writing they were the same couches as in the photo. With stuffing coming out of the backs. The master bed was comfortable but not the others. The master shower door is quite short. The kitchen was poorly provisioned -- as are most condos at Pajaro Dunes. If I were the owner of this condo I would be embarrassed. We were beggars and couldn't be choosey because we made this trip as a last minute getaway. We had low expectations. We wanted the location, and we got that. Don't expect more than great location and you won't be disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We have stayed at this property before. We were hoping things would've been updated but they weren't. To be specific,the door lock needs replaced, the second bedroom beds aren't comfortable, the television in the main bedroom is a tiny old television with a VCR built in. The living room furniture is not comfortable at all. I could go on but I think you get the picture. We love the resort and we loved the view but this place needs some serious updates. If this unit is brought up to date I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

John R.

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

New renovated everything is very old,.especially in the kitchen need more glasses pans very old,

Good experience but the condo need renovated the prices is high in the quality poor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location and view but condo was dated

Location and view was amazing but the condo was dated and not cozy. The couches were so uncomfortable. There were no real wine glasses. They we set up for VHS. This place could use a major upgrade. View amazing but we won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica J.

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

It was great!

This unit was perfect for our family of 6. Walking distance from the ocean. Beautiful ocean view. The couches are really uncomfortable. And I also brought my own table to sit out on the balcony to enjoy our meals with a ocean view. Other than that this unit is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben B.

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

Great location, some interesting furniture choices

This is a great location for a beach getaway, and we loved the views we got from the living room and master bedroom. Very clean and all of the kitchen appliances worked just fine. Our only complaints were: Because of the layout, when sitting at the dining room table, you don't get any of the view. The living room couches (futons) were the very uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time. Other than these two things, we had a great stay and would certainly look at this location again for a future visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

2020

Great view Horrible beds And couches Ran out of toilet paper
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie R.

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

Great girls weekend!

We enjoyed our stay here! The view can't be beat. We loved waking up to the sound of waves. The short stroll down the walkway to the beach is perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vance W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pajaro is so amazing

We always love to stay at the condos. This one just didn’t seem to meet our expectations. Just that the bedding, linens, furnishings and kitchen supplies are all in need of upgrading. Mind you the view and staff are all wonderful this unit just was kinda like staying at a 2 star room. We as always do appreciate the owners for sharing, but don’t think we would return to that unit. Blessings
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin N.

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

Pajaro Dunes Stay

The view was gorgeous from the property! Definitely the highlight!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mini B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Subpar Condo

We love Pajara Dunes. Have been going since 2017 with our daughters. The best thing is the ocean view! We stay in different condos every year. This condo as lacking in many ways. 1. Sofa bedS in living room were wooden and metal with a very thin pad. We used pillows to cushion our bums. 2. Microwave has a hot spot and burned our food. 3. Key needs lots of jiggling to unlock. 4. Kitchen cabinets would not close and had had tons of ant traps everywhere !!!!! 5. Bed mattresses were all very uncomfortable and should be replaced. 6. Bring you own 409 to clean the kitchen counters. There was no one! 7. Bring an extra roll of toilet paper. We ran out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Absolute Heaven

Due to subpar conditions at a different rental, (which were absolutely nothing that management could have controlled), I was moved to this beautiful unit and I cannot express how elated I am that I was given this unit. It’s decorated perfectly, very cozy and comfortable- TONS of room, and it even smelled amazing walking into it! Justin (Pajaro Dunes mgmt) was a delight to work with, and he made my stay a once in a lifetime perfection. Please relay to the owners how impressed we were with the interior design! ♥️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

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

Perfect....

Thourghly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views, quiet beach with easy access. We will definitely be back!!!☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

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:

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