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Beach Condo Pelican 26

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Living area
Property grounds
A room with two patterned armchairs, a small round table, a television, and a painting on a tripod stand. Large windows with blinds offer a view of the beach.
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Zmudowski State Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beach Condo Pelican 26

Pelican 26 is a split-level condo with ground floor entry and views of the ocean and Pajaro River from the living room and master bedroom. Upon entry, you are welcomed into the main floor of the house with kitchen, living room, dining, queen bedroom, and half bathroom. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with master bathroom, another bedroom with two twin beds, and a full bathroom in the hall. For a condo, there is a large water-facing deck just outside the living room equipped with deck furniture.
Please note: There is no barbecue in this unit. They are not allowed in the Pelican point buildings.

TOT Certificate #0094

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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 # 455979vb
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rio Del Mar Beach and Monterey Bay. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including fishing, wildlife walks and birdwatching.
Map
Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Zmudowski State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palm Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 36 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 54 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Condo Pelican 26 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Condo Pelican 26?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Condo Pelican 26?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Condo Pelican 26?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Condo Pelican 26 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is just steps away from Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

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

Charles M.

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

Had a great stay will be back again !!!

Great place to stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

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

Wonderful condo

We loved our time here! So close to the beach access and a lovely place to stay for a few days with family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye W.

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

The home was very tidy and had everything we needed. We walked the beach daily and location

Very nice place. Roomy for everyone. Enjoy walking on the beach and visiting small wineries close by. Enjoyed a day trip to Capitola
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

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

Great property

We had never visited this area before, but we will definitely be back. Everything was clean and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s excellent access to the beach. Plenty of room for a family or group of friends. They need to get some electrical worked out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Great getaway

Great location and accessibility to the beach. Easy check in/out. The master bedroom offers great views of the beach. You will not be disappointed. The kitchen/living room area were nice and cozy. Plenty of space for everyone We loved and enjoyed our stay and hope to have the opportunity to return to this unit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

A Little Bit of Paradise

This property is beautiful. It is nicely decorated and inviting. It was very clean and spacious. We had a really nice time with lovely ocean views. On a clear day, the sunset is spectacular, leading up to a star-filled night sky. The master suite was stunning. It was a quick walk to the beach, with very few people and good beachcombing. I would recommend Pelican 26 to anyone seeking a quiet, comfortable beach retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Antone H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
The kitchen vents didn’t work. The heating system is not controlled by the thermostat, it was either to cold or to hot. The shower head was too low. It wasn’t easy access to the unit from our car. We were placed in this unit because our unit was unavailable due to construction. No instructions on how to light fireplace. The instructions for the unit were not clear, in one binder it stated don’t start dishwasher but in the sign on the island it stated to start it. When arriving, the unit smelt like mold.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’d like to clarify that this reservation was originally booked for this home, and due to temporary HOA construction affecting the patio, we proactively offered the option to remain or relocate to another nearby property. At the guest’s request, the reservation was moved to an alternate home that was available last minute. Many of the concerns noted relate to the alternate property rather than this unit. This home’s fireplace is wood-burning with standard operation, the heating system and access reflect the original building design, and marine humidity odors are a normal coastal condition that we actively manage through ventilation and cleaning. We appreciate the feedback and regret that the alternate accommodation did not fully meet expectations, and we will continue working to ensure clarity and comfort for all guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great place on the beach, away from town

We loved our stay at Pajaro Dunes Pelican 26! The setup was great for our family and we had plenty of space for 3 adults and two teens. The half bath downstairs was a must and the upstairs bathrooms were both nice. View was a bit understated downstairs but gorgeous from the main bedroom! Location of the resort isnt close to anything so if you want to be in Santa Cruz then it will take extra time to travel. Kitchen was well equiped and furniture inside and out was adequate. The outside deck needs some TLC but the beach access was quick and easy to get to. Resort amenities were nice although i wish there was a BBQ and a hot tub available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret T.

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

Beach vacation

Wonderful location beautiful beach liked the 2 bedrooms upstairs one downstairs. Only complaint was no ice or bbq !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C.

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

Girls trip

Property was good. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was the plug-in scent thing in the hallway. We had to take it outside it was way too strong.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine V.

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

Wonderful place!

We had a great time, and I would absolutely stay here again. One comment for anyone who is traveling with a disabled adult, as I was, is that though the ground floor is completely wheelchair accessible, the stairs to the second floor are very steep and narrow. It was not navigable for a person with mobility issues. There also is not a full bath on the ground floor. This was adequate for us for a brief stay but would have been a problem for a longer stay. My kids loved the easy access to the beach and I loved being able to arrive with all our food and then just staying put for a few days. I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Great beach for long walks.

Easy access to the beach. Nice view from Master bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Super relaxing time

The condo was beautiful, well equipped, and spotless. The view of the beach was wonderful, and gave us a very welcome break. We also really enjoyed the tennis courts. One small gripe - we tried to call the after-hours number one night when we had a little confusion about the entry gate. Could not reach anyone and never got a call back. Good thing we figured it out ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne E.

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

Funtime At The Beach

All of us had a good time on the property. The condo was very nice and close to the beach. Everyone was happy with the accommodations. We did not need anything other than what was provided. The only negative was the person who checked us in was not very welcoming and was curt and rude. She is not well trained in public relations. Sorry, didn’t get her name. Thanks for a wonderful week!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gina B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not child friendly

Would be great for a couple couples. If you bring children bring toys and any other needs .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Gorgeous beach, centrally located

I've never stayed in this area before. It's a really nice beach. We were able to drive down and do a day in Monterey but otherwise just spent most our time at Pajaro. The condo is located at the very end of the complex so you have a lot of privacy and you are right next to where all the pelicans roost. The unit itself was clean and comfy. My only minor complaint was that the BBQ is kind of tiny and you can barely cook on it (I think they have regulations on BBQ's because I noticed all the units had that same type).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dillon M.

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

Overall very nice

We had a nice time in the condo for the weekend, great location right next to the beach. Bedrooms were comfortable and the common areas had plenty of space for our 5 person group. The only drawback were the doors. The front door was very difficult to unlock, the knob is loose and it took us 5+ minutes sometimes to get into the condo. The upstairs bedroom with the twin beds also had a troublesome door. The door would get jammed into the doorframe and was very difficult to open/close, I think some light sanding would fix the issue there. Overall we had a very nice time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Best place to stay

Super easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

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

Exactly As Advertised

Having never booked a vacation through a rental company, I was venturing into the “unknown”! Upon arrival, until checking out, everything was perfect. The staff of At The Dunes run an amazing company. The unit was immaculate and I felt like it was my home away from home. It was well stocked with everything needed to enjoy our time. The spices, utensils, dish ware and furnishings were surprisingly complete!! All in all, our time at Pajaro Dunes was a wonderful family vacation and we can’t wait to come again. Thank you so very much...we got exactly what you advertised!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

US Open Retreat

Loved this peaceful property! It was an excellent space to unwind from our time at Pebble Beach. Highly recommend to anyone not needing to be in the middle of the action; you can make the easy drive to Marina or Monterey for restaurants/groceries. Beautiful area of farmland, beach and bird watching. Will definitely stay again if back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Great beach condo.

We stayed here for 4 nights, 4/5-4/8 2019. Nice place, very clean, plenty of towels. Kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and utensils. Small water heater so be careful if someone is taking long showers or baths, we found that out because we have two kids that like to do both. We will definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernardette H.

Better Than the Photos

Bigger than it looks in the photos. Very clean and kitchen was well equipped. Short walk to the beach and excellent view of ocean from master bedroom. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the great review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and the beach. We would be happy to accomodate you again in the future. Cheers

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

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