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Remote Oceanfront Retreat Between Santa Cruz & Monterey

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A beachfront property with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and a calm body of water reflecting the structures.
A deck with two turquoise Adirondack chairs, a small round table, and a grill.
A living room with a grey sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a large window overlooking a natural landscape.
A cozy hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and chairs. There is a kitchen area in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo 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. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palm Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Monterey Bay - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 52 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 36 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 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 Remote Oceanfront Retreat Between Santa Cruz & Monterey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Remote Oceanfront Retreat Between Santa Cruz & Monterey?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Remote Oceanfront Retreat Between Santa Cruz & Monterey?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remote Oceanfront Retreat Between Santa Cruz & Monterey?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remote Oceanfront Retreat Between Santa Cruz & Monterey located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Monterey Bay. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so much. It felt like a home away from home during our vacation. Thank you so much for the stay. Great host, excellent communication, and we cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2026
Mary, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at our beach home just steps from the ocean. We wish you the very best and look forward to hosting to you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great stay here! The space was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The location was perfect for a quiet beach getaway. Communication with the host was smooth and everything was very easy. We stayed for my 30th birthday weekend and it ended up being the perfect relaxing spot. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2026
Thanks Megan for taking the time to review your stay in our beautiful beach home. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We love being steps to the ocean. We wish you the very best and look forward to you staying with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Peaceful quiet stay. Would go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2024
Thanks, Leroy for taking the time to write a review on your stay with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our beach home, just steps from the ocean. We wish you the very best and look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best units location wise in this part of the development. You could see the ocean from the bedroom slider.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We wish you the very best and look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

awesome beach spot

the condo was really fantastic, everything was very clean and only steps to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2022
Thanks, Gary for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are happy to hear you had a great time. I love being only steps to the ocean it is so convient. We look forward to you staying with us again. Best Wishes!! Annette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home!

Lovely property, super clean, very quiet and steps to the beach. Everything we needed to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2022
Thanks Candy for your great review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, being so close to the ocean is wonderful I agree. We wish you the best!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WONDERFUL!

We very much enjoyed our stay! The location was amazing and the property was very clean. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2022
Thanks Sarah for taking time to review your stay with us. We look forward to you staying again. Being just steps to the ocean is one of our favorite parts of our home. Best Wishes!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway location!

We loved our time at Pajaro Dunes! The beach was clean, and so quiet compared to the public beaches nearby - we had the whole beach to ourselves most days! The home was cozy, comfortable, and we loved eating in the little deck at night where we could hear the waves:)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2024
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in our home just steps to the beach Amanda. We love listening to the sounds of the waves as well. We wish you the very best and look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome condo in beautiful Pajaro dunes

Property was ideal for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2024
We are happy to hear Todd you enjoyed your stay with us. We love how close we are to the ocean. We wish you the very best and look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to return

The property was well situated, clean, and comfortable. Proximity to the beach was awesome. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Debbie thanks for the great review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed how close the ocean was to our home. We look forward to you staying with us again. We wish you the very best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wondferful Trip!

Couldn't have been more pleased with our stay! Everything met and exceeded expectations! Thanks so much Annette!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2024
Thanks Russell for taking time to review your stay at our home. We are happy to hear you had a great time. We look forward to you staying with us again. Best Wishes!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was literally perfect for what we were looking for in a 2 night beach vacation away from home. The beach was perfect and our room was just a little walk away. Couldn’t have asked for anything better! Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thanks Isaac for taking time to review your stay in our home. We are happy to hear you had a great time enjoying the ocean just steps away from our patio and listening to the ocean wave. We wish you the best and look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Breath of Fresh Air

Annette's property was absolutely perfect. Steps from the beach, clean, easy to access. Annette was great with communication. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thanks Jessica for the wonderful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to you staying again and wish you the very best!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful restful spot

Lovely apartment right on the dunes. Easy access with no stairs to a bright, clean, cozy space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2022
Thanks Sara for taking time to review your stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We also love how close we are to the beach. You are always welcome back. Best Wishes!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Its Lovely

We have used this property a few times this year and the convenience of the beach, as well as the location is wonderful. Although the weather wasnt ideal, we still a wonderful time and made great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2024
Megan we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. You are always welcome back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful and Quiet

Very relaxing, convenient first floor with access to the beach . The place was clean and had all basic necessities. Comfortable bed. It's a bit of a drive from town ( about 12 minutes ) but it's also very calm and private for a relaxing time. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2023
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in our beach home. Remotely located makes for great beach vacation. We wish you the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway

We really enjoyed our first visit to Pajaro Dunes and loved Annette's property at the Shorebirds. The property was clean, the proximity to the ocean was excellent, and the kids loved the murphy bed (smurfy bed). The master bedroom bed was a bit small and not as comfortable as we would have liked, but overall it was a fantastic experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2022
Thanks Sabrina for taking the time to give us a 5 Star review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed how close our home was to the ocean and your children had a great time. We look forward to you staying with us again. We wish you the best!! Annette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing well stocked, close to beach.

Enjoyable. Four days not enough. One day unloaded, shopping, one half packing. Four days not enough. More time needed, but great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your review, Lana, We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Best of wishes!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous beach condo

Really great experience from beginning to end. Beautiful home with everything you can think of or may need, extremely well equipped. Great location with the beach just off the back porch! Few small minor issues but host was very responsive. Loved our stay and would recommend to anyone! Would love to come back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2022
Thanks Leah for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are delighted you had a great time. We love the location of our home just steps away to the ocean. You are always welcome back and we wish you the very best!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cozy place

We had a wonderful time at this rental. Clean with new and updated furnishings and appliances. Even though it was a condo, it was incredibly quiet and we never heard a peep from our neighbors through the wall or above us. Gorgeous picture perfect view. The host was very accommodating and communicative. We will always have fond memories of this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2021
Thank you Sarah for your review we are delighted you had a great stay. Memories are treasures in the heart. We are happy to hear you made some. You are welcome back anytime. We wish you the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

We are so sad to be driving home. We had a magical stay at this beautiful property… while it is set up for adults and incredibly romantic, it is also in the most convenient spot for bringing the kids to be able to easily get to and from the beach. It was clean and perfectly stocked. The resort is quiet and friendly allowing for a tranquil place to unplug and unwind. We were able to spend some time connecting as a family and we are so very grateful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
Thanks Kayla for your 5-Star review we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and making memories with your family. We too love the tranquility of our home location being just steps to the ocean. We wish you the best and look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't Get Closer to Beach

Literally steps out the door and you're at the water. Can't beat the location. The unit itself felt a little small, especially with the murphy bed down, but usable and worth it for the location. Great patio. Beds aren't the most comfortable but they aren't horrible; could use some updating. We were so impressed by the cleanliness when we arrived, especially after experiencing how much sand blows around and sticks to feet.:) Check in and out was easy, key pad access. Overall, a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2023
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We love being just steps away to the ocean. We wish you the very best and look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A breathtaking experience worth sharing

A good impression always starts with great communication. From the beginning the communication was excellent and from there, everything else followed. The location is amazing and the place is great! One of the things one wants to experience when vacationing, is the obvious - vacating. As soon as we got there, time was no longer a factor and we felt welcomed right away. The cleanliness and relaxing setting was amazing and to complement the awesomeness, the convenience of having the beach as your backyard. After hours of being at the beach, walking, resting, playing with the kids, and being in the water - one can get exhausted. So the walks back to the home were nothing but an added plus. I wish we could have stayed longer. We had the opportunity to play some basketball and walk around the complex, which is full of vibrantly green plants - which made the experience more enjoyable. Looking forward to doing this again some time soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thanks Juan for taking time to review your stay with us. We are delighted your family enjoyed their stay. I agree our location is perfect to miles of prestine beach. How wonderful to hear you enjoyed a game of basketball as well. I love the amenities we have so close to the beach. We look forward to you staying with us again. We wish you the very best!!
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