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

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A modern building with a flat roof and multiple windows, situated near a body of water with a sunset in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and decorative items on shelves.
A decorative centerpiece with a candle, a starfish, and various natural elements on a woven placemat.
A covered outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a seating area, and a variety of potted plants.
A sandy beach with a large, weathered sculpture in the foreground.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the condo.
  • The condo offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 7 minutes by foot from Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and a 1-minute drive from Monterey Bay
This condo offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Watsonville condo is smoke free.

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

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 age 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 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 trash
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 052-481-12

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shahan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time. Probably book again,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic communication from the host, great amenities, beautiful and well-maintained unit. One of the very best at Pajaro - and we’ve stayed there literally for decades.Will stay here again. Thank you, Whitney!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Awesome

Everything about our stay was just super.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Spacious and Inviting

Great stay, hope to come again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

erika g.

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

Great place

Great place, great host. We’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice G L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Everything was great! Except the weather! But we were prepared. The bathroom drain was slow and several things needed batteries.We LOVED the decor!! Hats off to the decorater!Very quiet except the rain and wind!!We enjoyed the Olympics with the pitter patter of the rain!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L M.

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

Home away from home

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The home was equipped with everything you could possibly need. The beach was literally steps away. The home was very clean and it actually felt like home. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought our family to stay during the holiday break and had an amazing time! The house has everything you could need, is very clean and is a great space for a family to spend time together but also stay out of each other's hair. The beach is gorgeous and literally steps away. It is a relatively unpopulated beach so no crowds to worry about. An unexpected highlight included the games and puzzles available at the house. My teenagers spent most of their time puzzling and taking walks on the beach - so nice to see them off their phones! One more highlight, the beds were SUPER comfortable. Highly recommend for a family vacation or friend's weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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