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Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

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Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. provides laundry facilities and more. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this condo is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

Longing for long, quiet walks on the beach with gorgeous sunsets? Or looking for experiences like whale watching, exploring tide pools, or roller coaster rides at the boardwalk? Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds is centrally located for an easy drive to Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey, or Carmel. Your next adventure awaits you.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check out is 10:00am. Text "216 Out" to 831-707-8579 to send a cleaning crew to begin. Often times a new guest is arriving the same day and services will need enough time to prepare.
Please start a load of towels. They take the longest to dry. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking on patios due to flammable wood buildings and grassy areas. smoking only in parking lots. This is a quiet community. No loud noises.
Do not walk on the grassy dunes. They are there to protect the buildings from erosion and high tides. Use beach access door in center of compound.
Observe check out of 10 A.M. and check in of 3 P.M. due to cleaning company operations. If available, early check-in can be arranged with owner

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 052-481-12

About the area

Located in Watsonville, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Watsonville travel guide
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

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    Sunset State Beach
    9 min drive - 9.0 km
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    Monterey Bay
    31 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    42 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palm Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 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
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    9 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, Sunset State Beach and Zmudowski State Beach. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Great beach stay

We like the fact that the unit is on/close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

frances h.

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

Beach stay

Very nice stay here - everything we needed in the condo, nicely decorated and steps from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility. Very much appreciated how clean well stocked (e.g., laundry detergent) and user friendly the facility was. Appreciated the children's toys the owner had made available for my grandchildren staying with us. My only, very minor, complaint was the bathroom design with no door in the master bedroom. Aside from that, everything was outstanding and we very much enjoyed our stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallie W.

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is beautifully decorated and furnished with all you would need. The location is very easy to get to and it was well worth it! so close to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan O.

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

Awesome Place

Super Clean and Beds were so comfortable!!! Great Location and very spacious and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

nilpa j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The primary bedroom is spacious with glimpses of the ocean (same view from family room). Kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans of all sizes and baking and cooking essentials. A one minute stroll to a sandy, uncrowded beach (we even found a fully intact sand dollar!). Also, it's accessible to those who can walk but have limited mobility: short walk from parking lot to the front door (slight incline), single-level unit, short walk to the beach via a boardwalk to your choice of wooden steps or a sloped sandy path. Located right between Monterey and Santa Cruz, and pretty close to Elkhorn Slough.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed was there. Comfortable and roomy. Would definitely choose this place again if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect Stay

Best rental I have ever stayed in. There was everything you could need. Great layout, location and beach access. Easy drive to Monterey and Big Sur.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Perfect for Our Family

We have been staying at Pajaro going on 35 years and this condo has got to be in our Top 5 of all the places we have stayed. So many comfortable amenities - the beds, the couch. Kids loved the huge TV and we so enjoyed our time at the beach, as always. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great!

Very comfortable and clean, well stocked with all the basics, easy communication, nice location at the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Family Vacation

The property is very well appointed. It has everything you could want for a nice family vacation. Proximity to the beach is great. Multiple patios allow for quiet outside time, together or alone. Communication with host was timely and cordial.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Great condo, would definitely rent again.

Very clean and we really enjoyed it. Decor was absolutely beautiful and fun. Condo had everything we could need and was very thoughtfully done.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Friends and family weekend

We had a lovely weekend stay. My teen girls and their friends loved the access to the beach and pickle ball paddles and courts! I loved the miles and miles of beach access for long walks. Sunset was gorgeous both nights we were there. The place is super cute and host very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Magical

Thoughtfully organized and designed. Welcoming vibe. Memorable access to the beach. It exceeded expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another great stay at Pajaro Dunes

We have stayed at Whitneys place a couple times now. It is always very clean, well appointed and has a great layout and comfortable furniture. It is an easy short walk to the beach. Wi-fi is strong also. We have stayed at Pajaro many, many times but we love this spot. The owners are always receptive and are genuinely nice people. Thanks again guys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Relief from the heat

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. It had everything we needed and more. We loved playing games and doing puzzles together. The kids enjoyed all the books, especially learning about Humphrey, the Humpback Whale. Beach days were wonderful and the trip to Santa Cruz Boardwalk was the high light! I'm already looking at dates for next year. Again, thank you...Susan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

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

Amazing stay

This property is so great! The location couldn’t be better- you just walk right out to the beach. The actual condo is so nice inside. The decor is perfect beach theme and is so tranquil and relaxing. The beds are comfortable and you can tell the owners take so much pride in their home away from home, because that’s truly what it is- their home. Everything inside is nice and everything you could need or want is there. You can tell the difference between other vacation rentals with cheap finishes and cheap scratched pots and pans and hard lumpy beds and this rental, which has nice finishes and nice pots and pans, comfortable beds, soft towels and everything you would want. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing oasis with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay at Shorebirds

Took my wife, children and parents to Shorebirds. Whitneys place is a gem. It is roomy, comfy and truly well appointed. Great wifi which my kids adored, of course! The unit is very clean and located on the first level with easy beach access. Parking is just steps away from the unit also. Two huge TV’s are in the unit with a wide array of streaming options. The family room has a great lounging area and is very conducive to hanging out with friends and family. Whitney is very responsive and a great host. Thanks again Whitney and Rob.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Erin K.

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

Overall good stay

This 3 bedroom unit is roomy and nicely decorated with a great location. We loved the large sectional, coffee bar, and ease of checking in! There could be some improvements for comfort. First off, there is no door on the bathroom in the master. This makes for an awkward stay and constantly having to shut and lock the bedroom door when using the bathroom. The shower in the main living area needs a replacement handle as it fell off the first day we were there and we had trouble getting the shower to properly turn on. The bed in the master is VERY soft and warn. The left side dips pretty bad. We ended up sleeping backwards with our heads at the bottom to help with the dips. For the price and location this place is great, just a few things that could be upgraded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Another great stay

We stay at the Ryan’s property frequently. The property is immaculate, great size, incredibly comfortable and is mere steps from the beach. They are great hosts and truly nice people. My kids, my wife and myself love the property. Thanks as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent few days with my family in the beach condo. Everything was exactly as per the description, clean, spacious and very well located for any sightseeing in the area followed by a relaxing evening at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Perfect beach condo

Absolutely loved this condo! Cutest decorations, so spacious and great amenities to make it feel cozy, on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanne v.

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

excellent place to stay

the home was very inviting, cozy and clean.I was very impressed with the amenities, they had everything we needed for the stay, from coffee and paper plates to spices for your meals..(things I thought I would need to bring). loved this place...we will be back...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Literally next to the beach. House has a great layout for families or groups. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Family Getaway

Great VRBO. Well outfitted townhouse. Very close to beach. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025